Everyone has problems and concerns that often require a second opinion,mental health treatment centers,
or expert advice. has problems and concerns that often require a second opinion
or expert advice. Volunteer members of the Manataka Counseling Assistance
Committee come from many walks of life and all are qualified by education,
training and experience in their areas of expertise to offer you the guidance
needed to negotiate life's sometimes difficult waters.

Topics
are arranged to help you find an advisor that is right for you. There is
no limit on the number of communications you may send or the number of counselors you consult. Please consider your
advisors time as valuable and do not abuse this service.

You will not
be asked for personally identifiable information and all communications are
personal and strictly private by email only. Your email address is
confidential and is never place on a list. We do not offer legal
advice.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE
READ

This
service is not intended to address critical life threatening situations. If
you or someone you know is currently in crisis, in a medical emergency or having
thoughts of harming themselves or others, immediately call 911 or go to the
nearest emergency room.

Warning:
Email transmissions may not be secure and subject to unauthorized viewing.

Counseling
sessions are not supervised.

Email
counseling sessions are not copied, forwarded or in any way transmitted to a
third party, however, your volunteer counselor will maintain a file of all
transmissions on his/her hard drive and create back-up copies for reference
purposes only.

There
exists a possibility of technology failures and time delays in transmitting
and receiving information.

You
are warned that email counseling services may not be appropriate in certain
situations and there may be specific limitations, potential risks, and/or
potential benefits relevant to your anticipated use of email counseling
services.

Volunteer
counselors do ensure that guests are intellectually, emotionally, and
physically capable of using email counseling services, and of understanding
the potential risks and/or limitations of such services.

Volunteer
counselors develop individual counseling plans consistent with both the guest’s
individual circumstances and the limitations of email counseling.
Volunteer counselors take into account the limitations, if any, on the use
of any or all of the following in email counseling: initial guest appraisal,
diagnosis, and assessment methods employed by the counselor.

Volunteer
counselors verify that guests are above the age of minority, are competent
to enter into the counseling relationship with a volunteer counselor and are
able to give informed consent. No email counseling services are provided to
minors or to persons unable to provide informed consent.

Volunteer
counselors provide email counseling services only in practice areas within
their expertise.

The
Manataka
American Indian Council and its volunteer counselors are not responsible or
liable for any action, activity or reactions resulting from advice provided
as a free service through personal communications between the parties.

Please
consider the value of any advice as imperfect and contingent on the limited information provided by you.

You are encouraged to seek out local
professional intervention services whenever possible. In
many cases, you may be referred to counseling services located in your local
area.

SELECT
YOUR COUNSELOR

Send
the counselor of your choice an email explaining your situation. Do
not expect an immediate reply as some questions may require careful
consideration and consultation.

Dr.
Cheryl Cherokee Angel Dusty (Lakota) a Leukemia survivor, holds a
Doctor of Divinity and is an Ordained Minister. She did her
undergraduate work in Human Services at Kennesaw University in Georgia
and her graduate work at the Hazelden Foundation in Minnesota,
specializing in Addictions and Family Counseling. Cheryl is a Spiritual
Healer, Energy Worker, Mental Health Counselor, Published Author, Radio
Talk Show Guest, Webmaster, and Relationship Intuitive. She maintains a
private practice in Gilmer, Texas. She is at work on her newest book,
"Taking Back Your Power: Over Leukemia and Other Life Changing
Diagnosis" and follows her path to empower people. Contact:
Dr.
Cheryl Cherokee Angel
counseling@cherokeeangel.com

Jim
'Goose' Edmunds (Cherokee) has been a licensed drug abuse
counselor in Arkansas for many years and has helped hundreds of clients with addiction
problems. Goose began his training under the
famous Joe McQueeny at Serenity Park in Little Rock and is currently an
out-patient addiction counselor for Hoover UMC/BCD. The majority of
his clients have experienced multiple relapses. "I am committed
to client-based therapy and the spiritually-based 12 Step program because they
work." Contact Jim
'Goose' Edmundssimkien@hotmail.com

Dr.
Joel A. Sanders is a certified and licensed alcoholism/substance
abuse counselor with post graduate training in dynamic
psychotherapies. Dr. Sanders is a part-time senior counselor with
Forensic Consultants Center for Human Services and is Director of Safety and
Personnel with a large industrial company in New York and has a private practice. "I have worked professionally with individuals and families
affected by addictions and emotional problems for over fifteen
years. My efforts in private practice center on teaching basics of
mindfulness stress reduction in the treatment of emotional and physical
disorders." In his spare time, Joel is a volunteer firefighter and
EMT and counsels with Manataka guests. Dr. Sanders understands stress, pain and illness and can
help alleviate the symptoms and causes. Contact Dr.
Joel A. SandersJAS1DOC@aol.com

Rev.
Tom Haley graduated in 1976 from Hendrix College in Conway, AR with a BA
degree in religion and psychology. In 1979, he graduated from Perkins
School of Theology at Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas. In
1978 Haley enrolled in the Clinical Pastoral Education program at Parkland
Memorial Hospital in Dallas and was assigned to the Emergency Floor/Surgical
Trauma Unit and the Burn Unit. He performed counseling with patients
and staff. Rev. Haley is experienced in Family Counseling, Individual
Counseling and Emergency Counseling. He is an
ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Prior to
the Christian Church, I served in the United Methodist Church from 1979-88.
Rev. Haley spent many hours in counseling sessions with VietNam veterans.
Tom has been a member of Manataka since 2011.
tomhaley30@yahoo.com

Tracy
Rupp is a licensed Social Worker (LSW) in Ohio and currently serves a
community of elderly and severely mentally disabled residents of a long-term
care facility. Previously, Tracy served for a number of years on a crisis
and suicide prevention counseling hotline. She was a volunteer at the
North American Indian Cultural Center, providing drug, alcohol and tobacco
education through a youth mentoring program. Tracy also served the
Cleveland American Indian Education Center writing articles for the center's
newspaper. In her spare time, Tracy performs women's traditional dance
while her daughter does Fancy Shawl dance at powwows. She sang with a
southern drum group, the Red Bird Singers. Tracy's areas of competence and
services include: Counseling, Psychosocial Intervention, Intervention
Planning and Evaluation.

Tracy's goal is to work with
American Indians on a federal reservation in crisis intervention. Tracy
believes in empowering others through a culturally-based strengths perspective.
Contact
Tracy Rupp
tracyrupp.manataka.@yahoo.com

Fred
D. Wilcoxson, born in the Osage township of Hominy, Oklahoma has earned a
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Master of Public Administration, and PhD in
Pastoral Theology. He is ordained in the Episcopal Church. Fred retired in 2013
after serving as
Supervisor of Pastoral Care at a hospital in Central Florida. He and his wife
retired from the Orlando Police Department, where they were Police Chaplains.
They are both Victim Assistance Advocates for MADD Victims Services. Fred offers
a healing ministry and ministry of presence to the staff, patients, and families
at his hospital. His Manataka ministry is to those who are grieving the
catastrophic injury or death of a loved one and to provide healing prayer for
the sick in mind, body, or spirit. Fred is a “hollow bone” for spiritual healing
of mind, body, and spirit through the power of Creator, Great Physician, The
Mystery, Great Spirit… bringing peace, grace, and mercy to the hurting. Contact
- Fred D. Wilcoxson
Revdrfred@Yahoo.com

Father
Ronald Hashuk Malli Moore (Choctaw)
of the Reform Catholic Churchreceived a B.A. degree from Bristol
University and Master of Divinity from St. Luke's Theological Seminary.
Father Moore is pastor for the Living Harvest United Reform Catholic Church and
Administrator for the Diocese of Arkansas. He is also a Brother
of the Grey Robed Monks of St. Benedict. He was appointed by
Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee in 2003 to serve on the the Arkansas
Governors Commission for People with Disabilities. Father Moore is a
member of the Manataka American Indian Council, Free
& Accepted Masons, the York Rite, and Shrine. He was awarded by
the Governor of Nebraska with the honorary title of Admiral of the State of
Nebraska Navy. While attending college, Father Moore was honored as a
Fellow of the National
Order of Theological Students. He and his wonderful wife Sandra
(Ballard) Moore live in Bryant, Arkansas.Contact
Father
Ronald Hashuk Malli Moorefathermoore@catholicweb.com

Pamela
Garrisonis a Certified Holistic Health &
Business Coach, Spiritual Healer, and author of “Pit Stop for Wellness: Driving
Your Energy Forward." She is also a licensed Massage Therapist
in Connecticut. She infuses her healing techniques with
prayer. Pamela is a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition of
New York City that places an emphasis on balancing diet, career, relationships,
spirituality, and movement. Pamela Garrison also earned Bachelor’s Degree in
Business Administration from Adelphi University of New York City in 1983 and is
a Certified Public Accountant and Certified by the American Association of
Drugless Practitioners.
"...My work opens doors to the field of infinite possibilities and allows our higher power to
create a better outcome... After a 25-year wellness quest, beginning with
an eye-opening encounter with Dick Gregory, I an place emphasis on balancing diet,
career, relationships, spirituality, and movement. While it is important for us
to eat balanced meals, it is more important for many of us, to engage in
occupations, relationships, and hobbies that make our hearts smile..."Pamela@PitStopforWellness.com

Stella
White Buffalo Fisher (Cherokee) is a teacher with years of experience
in many professional settings and subjects. She taught 4th grade
Catechism for a number of years and was a substitute teacher before assuming an
instructor position in the medical administration department of a career
college. When Stella switched to a career in the retail sector, she was
always chosen to teach new hires protocol, merchandizing and customer
service. Stella says teaching "just comes naturally" as she has
always been in teaching or management positions. She
has a degree in Business Management and Accounting. Once again Stella
Fisher takes up the mantle of teacher to help people find answers to career
problems. Contact Stella
White Buffalo Fisherstellaforclothes@dc.rr.com

Dr.
James Soaring Eagle Grant(Cherokee)graduated from California
State University with a degree in human services, majoring in counseling and
minored in adult education. He spent 30 years as an executive recruiter and
later earned a Doctor of Ministry in the field of Holistic counseling. He
is a certified life coach, pastoral/spiritual counselor and minister. Dr.
Grant is also a metaphysical practitioner with a Ph.D in Metaphysical Science
and operates a metaphysical college. In his practice, he uses a positive
view of life issues and utilizes many tools in his work, including
hypnosis, meditation and prayer. As a executive recruiter for many years,
Dr. Grant helps people with their interviews skills, help them decide what type
of job they should be looking for and help with job problems. Dr.
James Soaring Eagle Grant
drjimgrant@msn.com

Nina
Marie Little Beaver Giordano(Cherokee) is a
certified Career Counselor and an
ordained minister, co-author of "Zion's Drug Education and Addiction
Program" and is currently developing the 'Time Out Center' for teens
and women. Nina is a Vietnam veteran with experience in trauma. Nina
Little Beaver has worked independently with families for over 30
years. She has a B.S. degree in Holistic Childh Care and a Doctorate degree
in Metaphysical Theology. Nina also holds National Certification in three
(3) disciplines: Holistic Health Care, Therapeutic Massage Therapist and Sound Resonance
Therapist.
"I specialize in families with drug and alcohol issues and side–by
side with the realms of Autism, ADD, and ADHD,..." said Nina Little Beaver.
Nina has been a member of MAIC since 2001.Nina
Little Beaver Giordano ninamarie1@hotmail.com

Dave
White of Australiais
a qualified sports trainer and provides sports medicine for youth footballs
teams in his native land of Southern Australia. Dave says he is well
educated "...in the school of life" and currently leads a youth
program for 50 to 60 children. He traveled the world while in the Royal
Australian Navy in the 1970's and as a philanthropist today, Dave White calls
himself an Earth Activist and Light Worker with a strong spiritual connection
with the Creator. Dave is a father and grandfather who teaches ways to resist
peer pressure and avoid drug and alcohol use. He is also a qualified
tradesman. Dave became a member of MAIC in 2004. Dave
White, Australia dave7_55@hotmail.com

Dr.
Cheryl Cherokee Angel Dusty (Lakota) a Leukemia survivor, holds a
Doctor of Divinity and is an Ordained Minister. She did her
undergraduate work in Human Services at Kennesaw University in Georgia
and her graduate work at the Hazelden Foundation in Minnesota,
specializing in Addictions and Family Counseling. Cheryl is a Spiritual
Healer, Energy Worker, Mental Health Counselor, Published Author, Radio
Talk Show Guest, Webmaster, and Relationship Intuitive. She maintains a
private practice in Gilmer, Texas. She is at work on her newest book,
"Taking Back Your Power: Over Leukemia and Other Life Changing
Diagnosis" and follows her path to empower people. Contact:
Dr.
Cheryl Cherokee Angel
counseling@cherokeeangel.com

Annette
Broken Owl Greene (Cherokee) Broken Owl is a visionary, a landscape photographer, spiritual teacher and
counselor, energy healer, editor, author, poet, group facilitator, workshop
creator and presenter; parenting educator, and an ordained minister. Her
book is entitled "Soothing the Heart: Inspirations along Life's Sacred Journey." She is a life-long student in the quest for
spiritual awakening as she journeys through her Native American and African
heritages. and has spent many years creating and facilitating a variety of
parenting training seminars; self-help and empowerment workshops; and providing
family, group and individual counseling services to children and families,
including those involved in the Juvenile Probation system, women in crisis and
adults with substance abuse issues. Broken Owl has a bachelor’s in Communicative
Disorders and a master’s in Social Work. She is ordained through the
International Congregation of Spiritual Healers and Earth Stewards (SHES).
Broken Owl can be contacted via email at Annette Broken Owl Green.

J.
Brown Bear Stands Jacobs (Keetoowah)
earned a bachelor of science degree in psychology at
Tulane University and a masters degree at the University of Texas. He is
currently working on a doctorate degree in psychology and is in private practice
as a licensed clinical social worker. Brown Bear Stands studied for many
years the ancient spiritual and healing practices of the Keetoowah (Cherokee)
and other tribes under the guidance of his grandfather and elders of other
tribes. In addition to formal and traditional training, Brown Bear Stands
also studies alternative treatment modalities. He combines his
considerable education and experience with traditional American Indian religious
practices and philosophy to provide spiritual insight and growth. Contact J.
Brown Bear Stands Jacobsmanataka@sbcglobal.net

Pamela
Garrisonis a Certified Holistic Health &
Business Coach, Spiritual Healer, and author of “Pit Stop for Wellness: Driving
Your Energy Forward." She is also a licensed Massage
Therapist in Connecticut. She infuses her healing techniques with
prayer. Pamela is a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition of
New York City that places an emphasis on balancing diet, career, relationships,
spirituality, and movement. Pamela Garrison also earned Bachelor’s Degree in
Business Administration from Adelphi University of New York City in 1983 and is
a Certified Public Accountant and Certified by the American Association of
Drugless Practitioners.
"...My work opens doors to the field of infinite possibilities and allows our higher power to
create a better outcome... After a 25-year wellness quest, beginning with
an eye-opening encounter with Dick Gregory, I place an emphasis on balancing diet,
career, relationships, spirituality, and movement. While it is important for us
to eat balanced meals, it is more important for many of us, to engage in
occupations, relationships, and hobbies that make our hearts smile..."Pamela@PitStopforWellness.com

Rev.
Tom Haley graduated in 1976 from Hendrix College in Conway, AR with a BA
degree in religion and psychology. In 1979, he graduated from Perkins
School of Theology at Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas. In
1978 Haley enrolled in the Clinical Pastoral Education program at Parkland
Memorial Hospital in Dallas and was assigned to the Emergency Floor/Surgical
Trauma Unit and the Burn Unit. He performed counseling with patients
and staff. Rev. Haley is experienced in Family Counseling, Individual
Counseling and Emergency Counseling. He is an
ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Prior to
the Christian Church, I served in the United Methodist Church from 1979-88.
Rev. Haley spent many hours in counseling sessions with VietNam veterans.
tomhaley30@yahoo.com

Natural Medicine

Renee Lewis is an ordained minister of The
Medicine Wheel Society of First Nations
with a healing ministry encompassing the
mental, emotional, physical and
spiritual. She graduated from Texas A&M
in 1996 with a Bachelor in Nursing
Science. She has spent a lifetime
pursuing her interest in holistic
health, energy medicine, and the
metaphysical sciences. Along with an
extensive education in Western medicine,
she has certifications in holistic
sciences such as Bioenergetics, Remote
Viewing, Aura Soma Color Therapy, Reiki
Master, and Healing Touch
Apprenticeship. Her home town is
Hot Springs, Arkansas, and she has a
special relationship with the healing
waters and crystals that are mined in
that region. Renee is a Manataka tribal
enrolled Cherokee with an earth-centered
spiritual practice. Contact
Information:
grailm@hotmail.com

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